Total births
352
Unisex name · since 1922
Maze
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 352 babies named Maze, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3176
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1922
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Maze is the #3176 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 352 recorded since 1922.
Maze has 352 recorded births among boys since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3176 as of the latest data, more common than 78% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #3176 among boys today
- 352 born since 1922
- 2020s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maze is currently the #3176 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 352 born since 1922, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3176
- among boys today
- 352
- born since 1922
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Maze vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3176
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Maze was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
55 babies were named Maze in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Maze compares
352 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maze's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maze | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 352 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maze's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maze's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maze at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,176
Active since
1922
Maze popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Maze popularity over time - girls
191 total births recorded since 2017 (Maze as girls' name)
Maze by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Maze's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Maze births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
120 births
- 2020s
2020s
216 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 216 births (61% of all-time use).
Maze by state
Where Maze concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
Georgia share of Maze's total US births 2.0%
Even split
7 of 352 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maze? ▼
352 babies have been named Maze since 1922. It currently ranks #3176 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 55 births.
When was Maze most popular? ▼
Maze was most popular in the 2020s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Maze most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maze are Georgia (7 births), California (6 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Maze a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maze is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 352 births, and as a girl's name it has 191 births.
How long has the name Maze been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maze since 1922 -- 104 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maze? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mazen, Mazi, Mazin, Maziah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maze's data
- Georgia records the most Mazes (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maze
Nearby Names Like Maze
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maze
Mazen Boy
#2222 1,439 births
Mazi Boy
#1216 1,091 births
Mazin Boy
#4239 809 births
Maziah Boy
#4842 160 births
Maziyon Boy
#7743 157 births
Compare Maze side by side: Maze vs Mazen Maze vs Mazi Maze vs Mazin
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maze: #3176 Unisex Name - 352 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maze. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maze draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.